The Big Game is this Sunday – are you ready for the festivities? We know preparing delicious and crowd-friendly foods in large quantities can be a daunting task , so here’s a make-ahead recipe you can finish in time (and reheat if needed) to find your own spot on the couch before the Super Bowl starts.

Whether you are rooting for the Seahawks or Broncos, you and your buddies will find common ground in this delicious butternut squash and turkey chili. Enjoy!

Whether you’re rooting for the Amarillo High Sandies or the Randall High Raiders, tailgating season is here and that means family, friends, and good food. While we’re all fans of the simplicity of hot dogs and chips, it doesn’t hurt to feast on an indulgent dish after all that cheering and yelling.

A spoonful of this cowboy casserole will get you nice and toasty even as temperatures dip outside. So pop open the oven and get going!

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(Recipe from our friend Mark McKay at Happy State Bank)

Yield:

1 9X13 casserole

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz.) package spaghetti

1 onion (chopped)

1 ½ pound cooked ground beef

1 can cream of mushroom soup

3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

2-3 tablespoon butter

Dash Worcestershire sauce

Dash garlic powder

Dash chili powder

Dash Lawry’s salt (if desired)

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook spaghetti as directed on the package. Set aside.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat and sauté the onions.

Mix all ingredients together and pour into a 9X13 baking dish.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole bubbles and the cheese is melted.

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We hope ya’ll enjoy your casseroles! Remember to drive safely during this busy football season. Be on the lookout for pedestrians crossing streets and darting between cars.

Visit our website or stop by our shop to make sure your car is ready for all the driving ahead!